The Theoretical Foundation section of a research study is often one of the most challenging components to create. It is informed by the historical context as described in the Background to the Problem section. In this assignment, you will connect the Background to the Problem with theories, models, and concepts to develop the Theoretical Foundation for your research study.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Directions:
Locate the Background to the Problem that you submitted as your response to the first discussion question in Topic 5.
Write a draft (750-1,000 words) of the Theoretical Foundation (a theory, model, law, or concept underpinning the study) for your research study. The draft should include the following:
Rubric:
The problem statement is present and well connected to the research gap.
Definitions and descriptions of each of the theories, models, laws, or concepts to be used are present, meaningful, and well connected to the intended study.
The phenomena and research questions or the variables and hypotheses for the study are present and connect well to the problem statement.
A discussion of how the theory, model, law, or concept undergirds and connects to the research study is present, thorough, and well supported.
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
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